The Class 2A state champion Mercer County Golden Eagles placed eight players on the All-Lincoln Trail Conference football first team.

Earning unanimous first team honors were wide receiver Payton Holmes of Mercer County, wide receiver Bryce Willis of Stark County, offensive lineman Matt Zimmerman of Mercer County, defensive lineman Landon McIntosh of Mercer County, linebacker Caleb King of Mercer County, defensive back Bryce Skiles of Mercer County and punter Justin Kohler of Stark County.

First Team Offense

Quarterback — Tanner Matlick of Mercer County.

Running Backs — Michael Olin of United and Micam Smith of Annawan-Wethersfield.

Fullback — Jesse Snyder of Mercer County.

Wide Receivers — Payton Holmes of Mercer County, Bryce Willis of Stark County and Jake Berchtold of Stark County.

Offensive Line — Matt Zimmerman of Mercer County, Brandon Sharer of United, John Adams of Stark County, Jimmy Aman of River Valley and Michael Smith of Annawan-Wethersfield.

Tight End — Danton McMullen of United.

Kicker — Sam Eschelman of United.

First Team Defense

Defensive Line — Landon McIntosh of Mercer County, John Adams of Stark County, Michael Smith of Annawan-Wethersfield and Josh Whittaker of Princeville.

Linebackers — Caleb King of Mercer County, Danton McMullen of United, Joel Fryrear of West Central, Micam Smith of Annawan-Wethersfield and Trevor Nelson of Stark County.

Defensive Backs — Bryce Skiles of Mercer County, Zach Nelson of Mercer County, Justin Kohler of Stark County and Trey Goff of West Central.

Punter — Justin Kohler of Stark County.

Second Team Offense

Quarterback — Justin Kohler of Stark County.

Running Backs — Zach Nelson of Mercer County and Tom Miller of River Valley.

Fullback — Ryan Russell of West Central.

Wide Receivers — Tyson Nylin of Mercer County, Evan Bell of West Central and Grant Baele of Annawan-Wethersfield.

Offensive Line — Nathan Beasley of West Prairie, Taylor Roberts of Mid-County, Buddy Shaw of Mercer County, Zack Swisher of West Central, Joe Chiolero of Ridgewood and Ben Foster of Annawan-Wethersfield.

Tight End — Devin Morford of Mercer County.

Kicker — Davide Ravaioli of Stark County.

Second Team Defense

Defensive Line — Austin Schleich of United, Taylor Roberts of Mid-County, Mason Fullerton of West Central and Nathan Helle of River Valley.

Linebackers — Logan Snyder of Mercer County, Chris Neeld of Mercer County, Ryne Daum of Stark County, Keith Koller of Princeville and Kegan Jacobson of Annawan-Wethersfield.

Defensive Backs — Tyson Nylin of Mercer County, Jake Berchtold of Stark County, Austin Wright of River Valley and Grant Baele of Annawan-Wethersfield.